A dog bite or attack is a painful and traumatic experience that can result in the victim sustaining serious and long-lasting injuries. Should a dog bite victim report the bite or attack to the proper authorities? The answer is yes.
If a dog bites or attacks you, do not hesitate to report the attack to the police and to your local animal control agency once you have received medical attention. The dog may pose to be dangerous or a public threat to other members of the community. The dog may also have been involved in similar incidents prior to your attack.
Be sure to get the dog owner’s name, address and contact information so you can report this to the authorities. Also, take note of the date you filed the report, as well as the name of the person you spoke with at the police station or local animal control agency.
If your dog attack or bite goes unreported, remember that there is a strong possibility that the dog owner will not take any actions necessary to protect the public, and that the incident is likely to happen again to another innocent individual.
If you were bitten or attacked by a stray dog, it is highly unlikely that you will be able to file a personal injury claim for your injuries. However, you should still report a dog attack or bite, even if the dog has no apparent owner. Call your local animal control agency and provide a description of the dog and the location in which the attack took place.
Hiring An Attorney
If a dog bites you in New Jersey, immediately contact a dog bite attorney from The Grossman Law Firm. A dog bite attorney should be able to help you determine whether you are eligible to file a claim, and will help you obtain monetary compensation for your injuries and pain and suffering.